1) Tell us one thing about your story that no one else knows?
When I originally planned ITNC, I had a completely different storyline set that was to take place after Brian has the heart attack. I realized afterward that it was a pretty rediculous story line and not so much realistic, so after I finished the first chapter, without even trying (I blame it on the characters themselve because it seems they never want to cooperate), the story took off in a completely different direction. Which I am glad now, because I think it is turning out well and with the direction I've been taking it, it's allowed me more room to work with. Not as many restrictions as the first idea would have caused. So I think I made the right decision.
2) How long did it take you to write this entire story?
Crap, I have been working on ITNC since the beginning of March '07. I started the first chapter a couple days before Brian and I moved back to Branson from Illinois, then finished and posted that chap shortly after moving into our new place. So I suppose I have been working on it for 16 months and still counting.
3) Give us a summary different from the one you have posted on AC, with a few more spoilers to make people tune in.
Gosh darnit, you just had to give me this question like you did with everyone else. Poop. Ok fine, lets see...um...
Brian had everything he ever wanted and had accomplished far more then he would have ever expected to be possible. Life was perfect. Then in a split second he found his world turned upside down. Chaos ensued and life was no longer a luxury he was able to take for granted. Suddenly he had no other choice but to realize he was living on borrowed time.
*sigh* Lame, I know...LoL
4) If you could cast this story as a movie who would play the main roles and why?
Ya know, I've always wondered about this, but honestly I can't see anyone else being cast for the parts other then the Boys themselves. I say that because of the story line. A lot of points would have to be changed...the story would have to be tweaked in many ways. So right now I am standing on the fact that only the Boys could fill the roles.
5) Have you ever thought of giving up on the story and if you did what made you continue to work on it?
I have thought of giving up on ITNC more times then I care to admit, but I refuse to do such a thing. One reason is because I am really happy with how it is turning out and it definitely shows my growth as a writer. It's become my writing baby and I think I would be more disappointed if I just gave up on it. I have felt guilty for putting Brian through all of the emotional shit he goes through in the story, but then again, I figure if Julie can get over Nick's leg choppage, then I can get over Brian's heart problem.
Although I came extremely close to just throwing ITNC in the trash late last year after having a wicked creepy dream that I was going through the same thing that Brian was. The emotions in the dream were so real that I woke up about to piss my pants. But yeah, I'm still writing.
6) What was your writing process? (Outline, make it up as you go along, the characters wrote it, I am Tonja and plagerized lol)
Since I don't know who Tonja is...LoL...
Originally the idea popped into my head and I just started writing. Then as the story line changed I outlined a few chapters so I could get used to the new story line and the sorts. Recently I outlined the rest of the story on paper to try to give me a push to pick up my writing. Usually I just write as I go, but lately it's been more outlining on paper before hand.
7) Who was your favorite character in this story and why?
I think I would have to say Brian is my favorite character because what he is going through allows for so much expression and in some ways delving into the emotions, etc, really helped me develop further as a writer.
8 ) You had to know this was coming, who was your least favorite?
LoL, this might come as a shocker...Bria n is my least favorite. Yes, he's my favorite and my least favorite. He's my least favorite because he won't stop being so damn stubborn. I seriously cannot count the number of times I have tried eliminating his stubborness. Doesn't happen. Sometimes he's moodier then a hormonal pregnant woman.
9) Are all the boys in this one? If not why did you choose to exclude them?
Yeah, all five of them play big parts, with Brian obviously playing the lead. Although with the original story line, the other four were only going to make minor appearances in the beginning.
10) If we like this story...then we'd love what story? (Could be by you or someone else) and obviously tell us why lol
Does it have to be of the same general story content? Because I'm totally on a "Satan's Playground" kick by Reb. It delves in the paranormal and I dig that kinda stuff. She writes it great also. Does that answer count?
Also, my response to the December Challenge is another good read...I think? LoL. It's pretty funny...again I think? It's called "Could Be Worse".
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Topic: Featured Story of the Month for July 2008 - If Tomorrow Never Comes by Ashley (Read 22934 times)